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Sixers-Heat Game 5 preview: A chance to advance

Ben Simmons is averaging 19.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 2.5 steals in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Miami Heat.

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Miami Heat (1-3) at 76ers (3-1)

Today at 8 p.m., at Wells Fargo Center

Talking points

A victory tonight would enable the Sixers to clinch their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. That would allow them to rest and allow Joel Embiid to get in some quality practice time while they await their next opponent. However, a loss tonight would force them to board a plane tomorrow and face the Heat in a crucial Game 6 on Thursday.